Original Word: אֱלִיעֵינַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Eliy`eynay
Pronunciation: el-yay-an-eye
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-ay-nah'ee)
Definition: Elienai
Meaning: "My God is my eyes" or "God of my eyes."

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֵל (El, meaning "God") and עַיִן (ayin, meaning "eye" or "fountain").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Elienai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies.

Usage: Elienai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Elienai is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, a descendant of Benjamin. The name Elienai appears in 1 Chronicles 8:20, where it is part of a genealogical list that traces the lineage of the Benjamites. This passage highlights the importance of family heritage and tribal affiliations in ancient Israel. The name itself, meaning "My God is my eyes," reflects a theophoric element common in Hebrew names, indicating a relationship or attribute associated with God. The use of such names underscores the cultural and religious significance of invoking God's presence and attributes in personal identity.

Word Origin
probably a contr. for Elyoenay
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Elienai (1).

Elienai

Probably contracted for Elyhow'eynay; Elienai, an Israelite -- Elienai.

see HEBREW Elyhow'eynay

וֶאֱלִיעֵנַ֥י ואליעני veelieNai we’ĕlî‘ênay we·’ĕ·lî·‘ê·nayInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts